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June 22, 2022

French court bans burkinis, doesn't block city allowing topless women in public swim areas

France's highest administrative court, the Council of State, overturned a lower court decision allowing "burkini" swimwear at public pools and beaches.

June 22, 2022

Pope Francis preaches on 'frailty,' 'old age' amid health concerns

Pope Francis spoke extensively about old age, frailty, and helplessness of the elderly in his General Audience, fueling speculation about his documented health problems.

June 21, 2022

Maine religious schools can now get tuition aid according to Supreme Court

On Tuesday the supreme court ruled that the state of Maine cannot exclude religious schools from a program offering tuition aide to private schools.

June 21, 2022

CNN worries Supreme Court ruling in favor of religious schools 'erodes' Establishment Clause

CNN argued that the Supreme Court ruling in favor of religious liberty in Carson v. Makin meant that the separation of church and state was being "eroded."

June 21, 2022

CNN legal analysts worry Supreme Court breaking down separation between church and state in Carson v. Makin ruling

CNN fretted over the Supreme Court siding with religious schools in a ruling Tuesday, arguing they were eroding away the Establishment Clause.

June 20, 2022

Tennessee authorities, FBI investigating ‘concerning’ letters left at churches

Several letters left at five Tennessee churches, a lodge and business have prompted an investigation by local and state authorities and the FBI

June 20, 2022

Christian factory worker in Scotland awarded over $26,000 after being fired for wearing cross necklace

An employment tribunal awarded more than $26,000 to a Christian factory worker in Scotland who said he was fired because he would not stop wearing a cross necklace.

June 19, 2022

Number of Americans who believe in God drops to historic low: Poll

The number of Americans who believe in God is at the lowest in nearly seven decades, as Gallup notes religiosity is a major factor in US political divisions.

June 18, 2022

Afghanistan Sikh temple attack in Kabul leaves at least 1 dead

A deadly explosion killed one person and left seven others wounded in Afghanistan's capital on Saturday. A grenade was first thrown near the gate of the worship temple causing a fire.

June 15, 2022

Wisconsin town mayor refuses to lift ban on conversion therapy

La Crosse, Wisconsin mayor refused to veto the longstanding ban on conversion therapy. With pressure from coalition groups the mayor held strong to his decision.